Reviews of Vilanova Villas & Apartments, Sao Joao, Portugal

We have just arrived back from...

Overall Rating:

1/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Sep 2007

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mrs K Wright

Comments:

We have just arrived back from this awful place. We were put in block 4, room 4111. We had the most awful holiday ever due to the noise outside. The pubs clubs do not close until 4am, then the dustman come along to collect all the empty bottles -... read more

My husband and I have just...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Sep 2007

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mrs G Payne

Comments:

My husband and I have just returned from a weeks holiday in the Vilanova Villas & Apartments. We have had a great week, the Vilanova has all you could ask for. I only booked this holiday 2 days before we went so had to do allocation on arrival.... read more

The accommodation is filthy and...

Overall Rating:

4/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2007

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

F Revell

Comments:

The accommodation is filthy and old, it’s really noisy which ever block that you are in.



The hotel staff are rude and unhelpful. The pool went green when we were there and it looked like a swamp. There was also scum around... read more

I took my wife and two boys (1...

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

macman35

Comments:

I took my wife and two boys (1 and 5) to the Villa Nova complex in Albufeira last summer and it was our best holiday for ages.



We specifically reserved a two bed roomed villa in the quietest part of the complex, (thanks to... read more

We have just got back from 11...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2007

Tour Operator:

Portland Direct

Submitted By:

Mr A Yorke

Comments:

We have just got back from 11 great days in the Vilanova apts and we have already booked to go back in September.



The entertainment reps especially Dan the man was fantastic and our kids aged 11 and 6 loved the kids reps who... read more

Just arrived back on the 21st...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2007

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mr Ap Kruger

Comments:

Just arrived back on the 21st June 07 from a fantastic holiday at the Villanova apartments.



I would recommend this to any family it is catered for kids I hardly seen mine, the kids & entertainer reps are truly amazing... read more

This was the first time my...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2007

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

covkimbo

Comments:

This was the first time my children (6 and 4) had been abroad and we all really enjoyed our holiday. Top marks go to the Kids Reps, who managed to keep my 4 year old son happy for 4 hours a day in the Kidzone!!



He went to his... read more

We have visited the Vilanova in...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

May 2007

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mr M Kehoe

Comments:

We have visited the Vilanova in Sao Jao now for the last 9 years on and off with our daughter and yet again we have had an excellent time.



We have this year stayed in a Villa and this was very spacious and perfect for our rest... read more

Excellent! We stayed in a 1...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

May 2007

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mrs R H

Comments:

Excellent! We stayed in a 1 bedroom villa, it was huge. It had everything we needed.



It had, - TV with BBC 1, 2, 3 & ITV as well as MTV & usual news channels. Lovely patio area & garden.


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We are a family of four - 2...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Apr 2007

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mrs A Green

Comments:

We are a family of four - 2 adults and 2 children aged 12 and 10. We had never been abroad before as a family for a number of reasons:- apathy; airport hassle; enjoy frequent weekend trips within the UK.



We were novices at... read more

We booked a late getaway for the...

Overall Rating:

5/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Apr 2007

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mrs PJ Tarbox

Comments:

We booked a late getaway for the 29/03/07 to the Villanova. We are a family of 2 adults and 2 children aged 3 and 1.



The transfer from the airport was reasonably quick about an hour and we checked in quickly. We had booked... read more

Arrived at Villa Nova after 2...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mr A Langley

Comments:

Arrived at Villa Nova after 2 previous hols in Albufeira, By far the best holiday we have ever had including a trip to Cuba, Reps are superb, the location is fantastic, I would recommend Coconuts to take the kids at night and The Bank restaurant in the... read more

I went to Vilanova apartments...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Miss FC Carson

Comments:

I went to Vilanova apartments with my family (which included my younger brother aged 7, my best friend aged 16 and my nannie aged 72.) We all thoroughly enjoyed this holiday and are planning to return again this summer.



The... read more

I, my husband and 2 kids have...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Nov 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

emmalouise

Comments:

I, my husband and 2 kids have just got back from Algarve on the 16th Nov.



We really enjoyed it this is our 2nd time at the Villanova. The weather was fantastic, I recommend it to everyone.



The reps... read more

We have just returned from our...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Self Catering

Date of Holiday:

Oct 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Miss S Daniel

Comments:

We have just returned from our holiday at Villanova apartments and we had an excellent time. Even though we went in October the weather was still in the late 20's. The apartment was one bed roomed and basic but it had everything we needed. When we... read more